How do mechanical insufflation:exsufflation (MI:E) settings influence flow rates and sputum movement? A bench study using a paediatric lung model

E. Swingwood, A. Harvey, S. Rand (Bristol, Uxbridge, Middlesex, London, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Assessment and techniques of physiotherapy: from healthy subjects to critical patients
Session: Assessment and techniques of physiotherapy: from healthy subjects to critical patients
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4301

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